GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
porouspossessing or full of pores
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws